Category: Leisure
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Angels abound at Christmas Tree Festival
Christ Church in Lochgilphead is beautifully decorated with a joyful selection of trees for the annual Christ Church Christmas Tree Festival. Father Simon Mackenzie said the festival, which is running throughout December until January 7, is an opportunity for local charities and community groups to be celebrated. Each organisation decorates their own tree, depicting what they…
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The Highland Bookshop: staff reviews for Christmas
Kelsey’s favourites were unexpected but utterly unputdownable! Edible Economics: The World in 17 Dishes by Ha-Joon Chang: Myth-busting, witty and thought-provoking, Edible Economics shows that getting to grips with the economy is like learning a recipe: if we understand it, we can change it – and, with it, the world. Of Cabbages and Kimchi: A…
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Gifts for all at Lions Club grotto
Oban and Lorn Lions Club are a not for profit organisation consisting of a group of volunteers who dedicate their time to raising money for worthwhile causes.
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Grammar Christmas concert is music to the ears
Campbeltown Grammar School (CGS) Christmas Music Concert was a great success, with a fantastic turn out from the community to support the talented young performers. More than 70 pupils took part on Thursday December 7, ably assisted by music staff, Megan Anderson, Hazel Bengough and David Cosgrove. Many members of staff helped out on the…
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Successful year for Cowal Open Studios
Almost 30 artists attended the meeting and heard a range of reports covering COS initiatives launched over the past year, including the Create Space community outreach programme and the Emerging Young Artist award.
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What’s new for Christmas at Campbeltown Picture House?
Taking a look at the latest movies to grace the big screen in Campbeltown
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A very merry meeting for U3A Choir members
The Choir has one more Christmas concert at the Free Church this week before finishing until next year.
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From our files – December 15 2023
TEN YEARS AGO Friday December 13 2013 Storm force winds leave 20,000 Argyll homes without electricity Tarbert finally managed to celebrate Christmas after stormy weather cut off electricity in the village and thwarted the planned Christmas lights switch-on last Thursday. People living in Tarbert and Inveraray were amongst the 20,000 households in Argyll and Bute…
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From Mozambique to Morvern
A young Mozambican rapper and songwriter who found peace and inspiration on the Morvern Peninsula has released a single celebrating the great potential of African people to create their own future. This is his story.
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WATCH: Musicians blow their own trumpets at anniversary concert
Over 200 people attended the Campbeltown Brass 40th Anniversary Concert which featured all four bands.